“We believe that together — together we can organize around the politics of hope and make sure that not only do we have the America we believe in, but the America we deserve,” said @IlhanMN in her victory speech.

BREAKING: Hodan Hassan wins Democratic primary race for Minneapolis House District 62A, becoming the second Somali American female, after Ilhan Omar, to be elected to a state legislature. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkm6cCDW4AIk6rH.jpg

apropos of nothing...one of my favorite journalistic assignments is being at the "party" of a candidate who has lost. There's just no spinning the verdict of the voters. a rare moment of unvarnished reality.

On allegations Ellison said they’re not true but tonight is about the victory. They will talk about those allegations in days to come but for now his team is focused on the coming general election. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkm9V-EVAAE1xQr.jpg

House races of note: In Minneapolis, Hodan Hassan wins in 62A and will likely become the second Somali-American woman in the Legislature, and Peter Wagenius leads in 60B. In Shakopee GOP race, Mortensen ousts incumbent Loonan.

After a round of “We Want Tim” chants broke out, music staring to play inside the ballroom. “Pumped Up Kicks” playing as space is getting tighter in front of where Walz and Flanagan will take the stage. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DknA3ApXsAAWAoU.jpg